Add 6/14 and 54/50
1st number: 6/14, 2nd number: 1 4/50
6/14 + 54/50 is 264/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
6/14 = 6 × 25/14 × 25 = 150/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
54/50 = 54 × 7/50 × 7 = 378/350 - Add the two like fractions:
150/350 + 378/350 = 150 + 378/350 = 528/350 - 528/350 simplified gives 264/175
- So, 6/14 + 54/50 = 264/175
In mixed form: 189/175
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